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A recognized authority in document security, Standard Register has spent years working with issuers and states to provide better protected prescriptions. Employing new security technologies and strictly controlled processes, Standard Register developed secure prescription programs that have significantly reduced fraudulent activity for prescription issuers. In fact, at a recent industry conference, the state of New York reported it had eliminated over $68 million in fraud within six months of deploying its secure prescription program which mandates use of ScripPlus for all prescriptions statewide.
When Congress recently passed the bill requiring "tamper-resistant" prescription pads for written Medicaid outpatient prescriptions, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and state Medicaid directors sought the counsel of Standard Register in understanding the nature of fraud and how to create a truly tamper-resistant prescription pad.
Below are some valuable resources you may wish to consult as you build your own tamper-resistant prescription program.
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Guidelines
Read the official communication to State Medicaid Directors from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. However, since these guidelines were issued, legislation was enacted that postponed the deadline requiring use of tamper-resistant pads for Medicaid prescriptions. Now Medicaid Rx pads must have at least one industry-recognized security feature by April 1, 2008. The deadline for having three industry-recognized security features remains at October 1, 2008.
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National Council for Prescription Drug Programs Clarifies Industry Standards for Tamper-Resistance
On July 17, 2008, the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) issued this letter to state Medicaid directors to help smooth the transition to CMS tamper-resistant regulations for October 1, 2008. The letter clarifies industry standards for copy, erasure/modification, and counterfeit resistance, and it outlines a specific set of best practices that it encourages all states to adopt to meet the CMS’ tamper-resistant requirements.
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The Hollow Pantograph – What Does It Mean To You?
With the focus on prescription security and tough new CMS requirements for tamper-resistance, healthcare providers and pharmacists have been introduced to a whole new vocabulary. One important term that’s particularly important to you is the hollow pantograph.
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Guide to Tamper-Resistant Rx Pads
There are literally hundreds of security technologies available to protect prescriptions and other valuable documents. ScripPlus solutions feature a battery of security technologies designed to work together to protect against the multiple forms of attack a document is likely to experience. For your reference, this easy-to-read table outlines a list of security features and their effectiveness against the various forms of prescription fraud.
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State-by-State Prescription Pad Requirements
In addition to Federal CMS requirements, each state has its own set of regulations for prescription issuance and pads. For your reference, we have provided information regarding each state's prescription guidelines.
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Seven Helpful Tips to Improve Prescription Security in Your Medical Practice
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines address counterfeiting, copying and modification. They do not offer guidance in preventing theft or falsely issued prescriptions. As it gets harder to alter or reproduce prescription pads, criminals will become more desperate and prescription pad security will become even more important. This helpful tip sheet offers seven steps you can take today to safeguard prescriptions and prevent fraud in your medical practice.
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Establishing a Tamper-Resistant Prescription Program
This eight-page paper provides an in-depth consultation on how prescription issuers can take preventative steps to deter fraud and address legislation mandating use of tamper-resistant prescription pads.
Download the Establishing a Tamper-Resistant Prescription Program PDF